PASCAGOULA, Mississippi -- The Pascagoula Police Department is investigating a shooting near the 3000 block of Brazil Avenue and searching for suspect Clarence William Jones III, according to a news release from Lt. Shannon Massey.

Police received a called at 6:39 p.m. on Monday that shots have been fired and Marcus Tate has been
shot.

When first responders arrived they found Tate wounded and on the
ground. He was taken to Singing River Hospital where he is being treated
for a single gunshot wound.

Jones, 20, is the suspect in
the shooting and is still at large.

The reason for the shooting is still
undetermined at this time.

Anyone with information on the shooting or
whereabouts of Jones should call the Pascagoula Police Department at
228-762-2211 or Crime Stoppers 1-877-787-5898.